The Big Fancy Bike Ride

Big Fancy Bike Ride: A Celebration of Bold Bicycling

Date: Sunday, October 6th
Time: 12.30pm - the ride itself will start at 1pm on the dot. Please be on time!
Starting Point: The Cloud, 89 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Event Description:

Big. Bold. Beautiful.

Join us for the Big Fancy Bike Ride, a vibrant celebration of cycling where everyone is welcome! Let's fill the streets with the scent of anything but exhaust fumes.
We’re opening up this event to the entire community—because the more people who cycle, the more we can inspire others to join in and make our cities healthier and more joyful.
This year, we’re continuing the spirit of the Fancy Women Bike Ride under a new name, welcoming not just women, but everyone who wants to pedal with purpose and style.

The Route:

Our ride will start at The Cloud on Auckland’s waterfront at 1 PM and take us along scenic bike paths to Mission Bay, with photo stops at some of the city’s most iconic spots. We’ll end with a relaxing picnic by the Mission Bay Fountain.

We’re thrilled to announce that our amazing photographer, Matt Crawford, will be joining us to capture the day’s best moments. His stunning photos will be published on social media, so get ready to pose and show off your outfits.

The entire ride will be along safe bike paths, making it perfect for cyclists of all levels.

Dress Code:

Come in your Sunday best—bold, fabulous, and whatever makes you feel strong and beautiful! Decorate your bike, pose for photos, take selfies, and spread joy as we cycle through the city.

Guidelines:
- Be inclusive and support those new to cycling.
- Bring your friends, family, and anyone who wants to experience a magical afternoon on two wheels.
- Non-binary, women, and men are all welcome—just remember, men should ride with us, not ahead of us, and everyone is encouraged to dress up!
- Children who can ride independently and dogs on leads are also welcome!
- Bring your BYO picnic and blankets along to enjoy a beautiful afternoon by the fountain.

This year @ridebeamnz has kindly offered us free scooters for those in need—please let us know beforehand if you require one as numbers are limited.
No registration is required—just bring your bike, your energy, and your enthusiasm!
We can’t wait to ride with you!

Note: This event is free, volunteer run by the community. We accept no liability for anything outside our control. You are responsible for your own safety on your bike and of those around you. All we are doing is providing a start point, a time and a destination. By turning up you accept these conditions.